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Drugs for Inflammatory Bowel Might Increase Cancer Risk
Long-term use of thiopurines bears further study, researchers say
MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The use of thiopurine drugs to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of cancers related to viral infection, according to a new study.
IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Thiopurine drugs are used to suppress the immune system in order to maintain remission in IBD patients.
Drugs for Inflammatory Bowel Might Increase Cancer Risk
Long-term use of thiopurines bears further study, researchers say
MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The use of thiopurine drugs to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of cancers related to viral infection, according to a new study.
IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Thiopurine drugs are used to suppress the immune system in order to maintain remission in IBD patients.
